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Upon studying Ecclessiastes one will come to the conclusion that it is like no other book in the Bible. Whilst still God-inspired, the whole of the book is made up of the contemplations of man. King Solomon questions the meaning of life and living, noting that everything in this world is empty and meaningless (or in the words of the NKJV: "Vanities upon vanities!"). It would be recommended to start at chapter 12, the conclusion of Solomon's contemplations, which are certainly God-inspired. Solomon comes to the conclusion that without God everything is meaningless. We have been created in a way that we can only be fulfilled through a relationship with our Creator. Ecclessiastes 12:13  "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all." Some translations have since included the phrase "this is man's duty", however this interpretation loses some of it's meaning. It is not just our ...

We have all been created in a way that only a relationship with our Creator can fulfil us. Everything else is emptiness. Every man has his own set of circumstances, whether good or bad. Some men may be rich and surrounded by friends and family, whilst some men may be poor, lonely and have experienced great pain and loss. We would never think that these two men are in any way similar by the way that they think or the problems that they have. Yet, both men are in need of exactly the same thing, both men have exactly the same troubles, the same problems and the same thoughts. Look at Job in Job and King Solomon in Ecclesiastes . In terms of circumstances these men are the polar opposites. Job has experienced tremendous pain and loss and is in poor health. In comparison, Solomon, the king of Jerusalem at one time, has all he ever wanted. He has riches more than anyone before him and he is blessed with wisdom and knowledge. Despite being the complete opposites, both men are as equally ...